Get Down: Party in the Basement at Haze

Like its local rival Spark, Haze is located in an area that isn’t a traditional nightlife hotspot. But the same could have been said of the venue that made the Haze crew’s name, the original White Rabbit on Lucky Street. If the crowd comes (and the taxis come to take them home), this stylish, minimalist basement will undoubtedly become one of Beijing’s few decent electronic clubs.

The dance floor is hemmed in by the DJ booth and a small bar (drinks RMB 35 upwards). There’s limited seating, but shouldn’t you be dancing anyway? Resident DJs include stalwarts like Yang Bing and Thomas Gaestadius, though you can also expect visiting DJs from global electronic capitals.

Back to location, then. Yes, it’s a challenge. But Haze has the right credentials. Spark is already proving a hit, and the pair could potentially feed well off one another. Go on, Beijing, surprise us. Just this once.

Good for: Dancing, electronic music
Also try: Lantern

Haze
Thu-Sat 9pm-late. B1/F (basement of On the Corner Cafe), Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区光华路 光华路Soho地下1层